Spring Orientation
Spring 2025 Orientation on Friday, November 8, 2024
The college experience at Murray State begins with Racer Nation Orientation. It’s filled with fun and important activities, programs and opportunities to prepare you for a fantastic experience at Murray State!
Spring Orientation is a program for all new degree-seeking students entering Murray State University during the spring semester. Whether you are a first time freshman, a transfer student, parent or guest; you'll find things to interest and excite you about Murray State University.
The program is a combination of both educational and transitional sessions to prepare students for life at Murray State. You will make connections with faculty, staff and fellow Racers. We hope that through this orientation, you will obtain the information to begin the process and to feel like you are a part of the Racer Family! Remember, orientation is mandatory for all incoming new freshmen and new transfer students.
Register for Orientation
Why register for Racer Nation Orientation?
- Schedule classes — get a head start on lining up your first semester of classes with the help of academic advisors.
- Order your Racer Book Bundle — when you arrive for the spring semester.
- Learn more about Murray State — Learn more about the Racer community, student organizations and different ways to get involved on campus.
- Meet new people — Orientation is a great chance to meet future classmates and make connections that last through college and beyond!
Racer Nation Orientation - 3-Part Series
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Day of Orientation — On the date of your orientation session, you will participate in sessions to help you learn more about financial aid and scholarships, student organizations and important resources available at Murray State University. You will also get to meet your academic areas and orientation leaders who will lead you through the day.
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Advising and Course Registration — Our advisors are excited to help you during your orientation day to assist you through the class registration process! You will attend an advising session with your academic college where you’ll be walked through the registration process in preparation for class scheduling between Nov. 1–8, 2024. View the class scheduling calendar.
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Racer Life — Come and reconnect with your orientation leaders and other new Racers in January. With a chance to win prizes, have fun and receive important information as you start your new Racer life!
View the schedule
9:30–10 a.m., Curris Center 1st Floor
Registration/Check-in
- Student ID Photos (3rd floor)
- Student Financial Aid Appointments (1st floor)
- University Bookstore (2nd floor)
- myGate Help Desk (2nd floor)
- Success Station (2nd floor)
10:30–11 a.m., Lovett Auditorium
Opening Session
- New Student Programs - Beth Acreman
- V.P. Student Affairs - Dr. Robertson
- President, SGA - Brendan Hawkins
- Transfer Center Coordinator
11–12:15 a.m., Lovett Auditorium
Money Matters: Presentation by Student Financial Services
Racer Resources: Hear from representatives from around campus that will help you have a smooth transition to Murray State University.
Your Racer Home: The best college memories are made on campus at Murray State. Learn more about housing/residence life, dining and other services available to assist your student to make Murray State their new home away from home.
12:30–1:15 p.m., Winslow Dining
Lunch: Come dine with us and experience our largest on-campus dining facility!
1:30–2:30 p.m., Various locations on campus
Academic Advising: Students will be walked to their academic locations by Racer Nation Orientation staff and meet with academic advisors to learn about scheduling for Spring 2025 classes. (All students should return to the Curris Center 1st Floor.)
2:30 p.m., Curris Center 1st Floor
Check Out: Students will check out with Orientation staff and meet family/guests at Curris Center 1st Floor.
2:45 p.m and 3 p.m., Campus Tour - Curris Center 1st Floor (optional)
Departs from Curris Center 1st Floor
9:30–10 a.m., Curris Center 1st Floor
Registration/Check-in
- Student ID Photos (3rd floor)
- Student Financial Aid Appointments (1st floor)
- University Bookstore (2nd floor)
- myGate Help Desk (2nd floor)
- Success Station (2nd floor)
10:30–11 a.m., Lovett Auditorium
Opening Session
- New Student Programs - Beth Acreman
- V.P. Student Affairs - Dr. Robertson
- President, SGA - Brendan Hawkins
- Transfer Center Coordinator
11–12:15 a.m., Lovett Auditorium
Money Matters: Presentation by Student Financial Services
Racer Resources: Hear from representatives from around campus that will help you have a smooth transition to Murray State University.
Your Racer Home: The best college memories are made on campus at Murray State. Learn more about housing/residence life, dining and other services available to assist your student to make Murray State their new home away from home.
12:30–1:15 p.m., Winslow Dining
Lunch: Come dine with us and experience our largest on-campus dining facility!
1:30–2:30 p.m., Theater, 3rd floor
What Your Students Wish You Knew: Current students will tell you what you need to hear! Information about what students wish their parents/guests had known during an interactive panel discussion.
2:30 p.m., Curris Center 1st Floor
Check Out: Students will check out with Orientation staff and meet family/guests at Curris Center 1st Floor
2:45 p.m and 3 p.m., Campus Tour - Curris Center 1st Floor (optional)
Departs from Curris Center 1st Floor
Have questions? Let us know.
Beth Acreman
Associate Director of New Student Programs
Office of Recruitment
Alison Marshall
Associate Director - Transfer Center
Office of Recruitment